Key Scenarios in which Consumer can file complaint under Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Key Scenarios in which Consumer can file complaint under Consumer Protection Act, 2019

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The primary objective of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is the protection of the interest of the consumers, enforcement of consumer rights and timely and effective settlement of consumer disputes. The Act addresses the constantly emerging vulnerabilities of the consumers considering the newer set of challenges with the emergence of E-Commerce and logistics systems. We have already discussed in detail the new provisions in the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 in our earlier article here. In this article, we briefly discuss on the key scenarios or cases in which consumer can file complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Key Scenarios for Complaints under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 Consumers have right to seek redressal against the unfair, restrictive trade practices or unscrupulous exploitation. Complaints under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019…
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Consumer Protection Act 2019: The Salient Features

Consumer Protection Act 2019: The Salient Features

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Introduction – Objective of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (hereafter referred to as the New Act or CP Act, 2019) has come into force effective July 20th, 2020. The 2019 act replaces the erstwhile Consumer Protection Act, 1986. There has been enormous transformation in the business and commerce space in the last three decades. The emergence of e-commerce, digital payment gateways and global supply chains have led to easy access to large variety of goods and services across the globe for consumers. This modernization has also rendered the consumer vulnerable to newer forms of unethical and unfair trade practices. E-Commerce has posed newer set of challenges that required the legislative intervention to enact the laws keeping in mind consumer interest in the modern trade and market conditions.…
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